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Premium Full Day Tour to Chiloe, visiting Castro and Dalcahue

Chile

In the morning we will pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Varas for our drive to the island of Chiloé, which includes a nice 30 minute ferry crossing during…

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Duration 9 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Spanish

Group size

1–12 travelers

Full description

In the morning we will pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Varas for our drive to the island of Chiloé, which includes a nice 30 minute ferry crossing during which we can observe sea lions and maybe dolphins.

Once on the island, we continue south to the fishing village of Dalcahue. We will take our time to explore the beauties and culture of this beautiful small fishing village. You will learn a lot about how traditional life in Chiloe is and was during the last years.

We continue our journey to Castro, the capital of Chiloe, to observe the traditional palafitos (houses built on stilts along the shore) and visit the majestic wooden church (an UNESCO World Heritage Site). We will stroll through town and stop at the crafts market featuring wood and woolen products from the region.

In the late afternoon we will return to Puerto Varas driving along the eastern coastal road passing by several small fishing villages.

Itinerary

After being picked up at your hotel in Puerto Varas, you will be taken to Chiloe Island. You will take a 30 minute ferry crossing during which you will be able to observe sea lions and dolphins

Dalcahue is the most important place in terms of craftsmanship and industrial and nautical development, and also for its huilliche influence. It has an active market located less than 20 kilometers from Castro and a beautiful architecture that stands out, its church, declared a World Heritage Site and built in part by Jesuit missionaries in the 18th century.

Visit the largest city on the Island of Chiloé. Meet the famous stilt houses, craft markets and the San Francisco church that was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Stroll through the town and stop at the crafts market featuring wood and woolen products from the region

After visiting Chiloe`s capital, Castro, you will return to Puerto Varas driving along the eastern coastal road passing by several small fishing villages.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Professional Guide
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Gratuities

Important information

Meeting point

Chile

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Pick-up at centrally located hotels in Puerto Varas. We will inform exact pick-up time to passenger via message. NOTE: We need a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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